PREPARE FOR ENROLLMENT
We're glad you have decided to enroll in Minnesota Connections Academy! Before you get started, take a look below at the enrollment process.
Enrollment Information
- First Semester enrollment is open.
Please do not withdraw your student from his or her current school until your enrollment is confirmed.
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Enrollment for the 2022-23 School Year
- The last day to register: 2/24/2023
- The last day to submit documents: 2/28/2023
- The last day to complete Final Confirmation: 3/3/2023 at 11 pm CT
School Year Enrollment Deadlines
Enrollment is suspended for grades 9-12 for the 2022-23 school year.
Video: The Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Enrollment Process
Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Learn about the steps of the Connections Academy enrollment process.
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Minnesota Connections Academy. Online student eligibility requirements in Minnesota are determined by the Minnesota Transition Charter Board, which is the authorizing body for Minnesota Connections Academy. Before enrolling your child in virtual school, review the following Minnesota online school eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in grades K–12. Once your enrollment is confirmed, please immediately withdraw your student from their previous publicly-funded school. Students cannot be simultaneously enrolled in two public schools.
Note: Students who have been or are currently suspended or expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
Please have the following documents available and ready to upload to Pearson Online Classroom.
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
A copy of at least one of the following documents must be provided for each child of your family in order to prove age eligibility:
- Official birth certificate
- Tribal Affiliation card
- U.S. Passport
- Adoption Record
- Baptismal Papers
- Court-issued documents
- Green Card
- Military ID, State ID, or Student Driver’s License
- Hospital Certificate
- Certificate of Live birth
To avoid long delays, provide a copy of ONE of the above official documents with your other enrollment documents. If you don’t have any of these documents in your possession, contact our enrollment team at 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Not Sure Where to Get That?
- For a copy of your child's birth certificate, check with your county health department. You may order a copy online through Minnesota’s Public Health Department.
- If your child was born in another state, please visit the CDC’s Where to Write for Vital Records webpage for more information. When using this tool, please remember to follow the CDC's Application Guidelines.
- Have questions about your U.S. passport? Visit the U.S. Department of State FAQs page.
As a reminder, the age eligibility is as follows:
- Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in the school year in which they are enrolling.
- First Grade: Any student enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 1, in the school year for which they are enrolling.
- Maximum Age: Any student who turns twenty-one (21) years old on or before September 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Minnesota Connections Academy.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
You must reside in the state of Minnesota and provide acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Minnesota Connections Academy. There are many verifiable forms of documentation, which are detailed below. Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be dated within the last 60 days.
Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?
- A residential utility bill (gas, electric, sewage, or water) in the resident's (parent or guardian) name*
- Mortgage statement*
- Current lease agreement (signed, showing terms of lease)
- Property tax statement from within the last year
- Driver's License or state issue ID
- Cable bill*
- Internet bill*
- Letter from Government Agency*
- Rent receipt*
- Banking statement*
- Voter registration card
- Trash bill*
- Payroll stub*
- Propane Oil delivery statement*
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
All students who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool are eligible to enroll and will be requested to submit academic records for placement.
- Report Card
For students applying for grades K–9: Please submit a copy of the report card from the most recent school year.
The following items should be included on the report card:
- Student Name
- Grade Level
- School Year (example: 2022–23)
- School Name
- Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
- Unofficial Transcript
For students applying for grades 10-12: Submit an unofficial transcript with complete end-of-year grades from their previous school year as well as any academic documentation (like progress reports, class schedules, or semester report cards) issued for their current school year. More documentation could be requested for placement.
The following items should be included on the unofficial transcript:
- Student Name
- Grade Level
- School Year (example: 2022–23)
- School Name
- Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
- Credits Earned
Not Sure How to Get Your Child’s Report Card or Transcript?
- Contact your student's previous school and request the document, providing them with the information outlined above, OR contact your school's district office with the request.
If after attempting these steps you still cannot obtain your student's report card or transcript, please contact the academic placement services team at 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Have Your Child(ren) Been Formerly Homeschooled?
- Prior Academic History Form
Other Documents for Special Circumstances
Proof of Residence
Other Documents for Special Circumstances
You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:
Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by a court order, please submit a copy of the order.
Gifted Documentation: If you are requesting any Gifted and Talented programs, you will need to submit formal gifted documentation which may include a gifted report card, gifted testing results, or a gifted evaluation. This document is required for Gifted and Talented course placement.
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Give Us a Call
If you have any concerns or questions about how to enroll, our enrollment team is here to help.
Please call us at 1-800-382-6010.
Minnesota Connections Academy admits students and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classification.
Enrollment Support Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CT